
Tamil Actor Vishal To Marry Sai Dhanshika On August 29; Know All About The 'Bride'
The announcement was made during the audio launch of Dhanshika's upcoming film Yogi Da, where Vishal was one of the chief guests.
Tamil actor Vishal has finally confirmed that he is getting married soon. The 47-year-old actor revealed that he will tie the knot with actress Sai Dhanshika on August 29. The announcement was made during the audio launch of Dhanshika's upcoming film Yogi Da, where Vishal was one of the chief guests.
Vishal and Dhanshika were seen holding hands and smiling at the event, clearly overjoyed by the special occasion. As soon as Vishal arrived, he embraced his fiancee, and the two shared a shy but affectionate moment in front of cameras.
Vishal, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema and a key member of the Nadigar Sangam (Tamil Film Actors Association), had earlier made a promise that he would only get married after the completion of the Nadigar Sangam building. The project, which began nearly a decade ago, is finally nearing completion.
Earlier, Vishal was engaged to an entrepreneur, though the engagement was eventually called off. He was also linked to actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the past. However, it appears that Vishal has now found lasting love with Sai Dhanshika.
Who Is Sai Dhanshika?
Sai Dhanshika, 35, is a well-known actress in Tamil cinema. Born on November 20, 1989, in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, she began her film career in 2006 with Manathodu Mazhaikalam, credited as Marina. She starred alongside Shaam, Nithya Das, and Malayalam actor Jayasurya in the buddy drama directed by Arputhan.
Dhanshika later featured in films like Maranthen Meimaranthen, Thirudi and ventured into Kannada cinema with Kempa, where she was credited as Thanushika. Her major breakthrough came in 2009 with Peranmai, an action film directed by Jananathan and starring Jayam Ravi.
Over the years, she has played a variety of roles and built a strong portfolio in Tamil cinema. One of her most notable performances was in Kabali (2016), where she played Rajinikanth's daughter.
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